chambrel ? Obs.
(ˈtʃæmbrəl)
[Another form of cambrel.]
The bend or joint of the upper part of a horse's hind leg.
1725 Bradley Fam. Dict. s.v. Parts of Horse's Body, The Chambrel or Elbow. 1751 Chambers Cycl. s.v. Horse, The after joint, or bending of the hind leg [is called] the chambrel or elbow. 1847 Craig, Chamberel. |